Elimination & Detox: Urolithiasis Sx

Question 1

describe 2 FINDINGS here

Answer 1

1. NEPHROLITHS

L KIDNEY (caudal) LARGER THAN RIGHT

Question 2

what are the 2 MOST COMMON kinds of UROLITHS in SMALL ANIMAL?

which one CAN we DISSOLVE?

Answer 2

1. CALCIUM OXALATE
2. STRUVITE –> WE CAN DISSOLVE THIS

Question 3

CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTALS…

found in WHAT 4 LOCATIONS?

can we DISSOLVE them?

Answer 3

found in…
1. KIDNEY
2. URETER
3. URETHRA
4. BLADDER

WE CANNOT DISSOLVE THEM

Question 4

NEPHROTOMY or PYELOLITHOTOMY..

WHEN is this indicated? (1)

Answer 4

indicated when STONES are ASSOCIATED with INFECTION or OBSTRUCTION that is NOT RESPONSIVE TO MEDICAL Tx

Question 5

after we TAKE THE STONES OUT, what are 2 steps we should take steps next?

Answer 5

1. FLUSH UP INTO CALYCES to REMOVE ANY REMAINING STONES
2. CLOSE CAPSULE & FIBRIN SEAL SHOULD FORM

Question 6

what is the MOST COMMON INDICATION for URETERAL SURGERY